pipecrafter
Member
Howdy, all. I've been making pen kits for years, but have recently started taking the dive into "kitless" pens. My first forays have used front sections left over from kits, and the thread bits for caps. I'm now starting to get more interested in using just the front sections from fountain, ball point, and rollerballs, and making capped pens. I'm toying with using transmissions from retractable pens, but I really prefer caps on my writing instruments.
I'm a pipe maker by trade, so I always have a load of good German ebonite around, as well a huge selection of decorative materials - both synthetic and natural. Obviously, if they're good for pipes, they're good for pens.
I also make knives, so I have a well-stocked workshop complete with grinders, sanders, metal and wood lathes, various saws, and far more gadgets, tools, and attachments than my wife things is truly necessary.
Looks like I'm in good company!
I'm a pipe maker by trade, so I always have a load of good German ebonite around, as well a huge selection of decorative materials - both synthetic and natural. Obviously, if they're good for pipes, they're good for pens.
I also make knives, so I have a well-stocked workshop complete with grinders, sanders, metal and wood lathes, various saws, and far more gadgets, tools, and attachments than my wife things is truly necessary.
Looks like I'm in good company!